SRINAGAR: The Minister of State for Forests, PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Mr. Abdul Majid Paddar on Sunday visited timber depot, Kulgam and Range Officer and took stock of availability of timber. On the occasion, the Minister was informed that as many as 34000 sft of timber is available in main timber depot of Kulgam. The Minister was apprised that 27000 sfts of timber have been distributed among the flood affected families of Kulgam district so far. Similarly, 85 % quota of timber were distributed among the flood victims, the Minister was informed.
The Minister directed the Divisional Forest Officer, Kulgam to ensure availability of timber to needy persons. He directed the employees of Forest department to use uniform during duty hours. Various deputations of the area met the Minister and apprised him about their grievance. The Minister assured them that all their grievances would be redressed on priority basis. On this occasion, the Minister was accompanied by Divisional Forest Officer Kulgam and other officers.